A strong, stable vortex is like a skater spinning with their arms tucked closely in, holding in an area of cold air over the Arctic. But when there’s a wobble in the rotation, winds in the vortex can ...
Current trend in heavy snowfall and bitterly cold temperatures is directly linked to a disruption to the polar vortex caused ...
A significant meteorological event is poised to impact vast regions of the United States. The polar vortex, a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s poles, is expected to ...
As we continue to warm moving into February, it appears latest trends suggest a classic "what goes up, must come down" type ...
The polar vortex is responsible for many severe Arctic outbreaks across Canada and the United States, including the current one in the Lower Mainland. Temperatures are more than -10 C below seasonal ...
When the Polar Vortex is in a weakened state, a jet stream wobble sending polar air into the mid-latitudes becomes more ...
Winter in the CSRA is usually mild overall, but every now and then, we get a taste of true Arctic air. If you’ve ever ...
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region up north. This ...